If you are on an older iOS version, its recommended to upgrade your iPhone first.

After you have updated your iPhone to the latest iOS, follow the steps below.

Change Date Format on iPhone

iOS uses two formats to display dates DD//MM/YY and MM/DD/YY.

iOS Settings

The latter shows the month before the date, which is confusing for many.

it’s possible for you to change it by following the below steps:

1.Go toSettingson your iPhone.

2.Scroll down toGeneraland tap on it.

iOS General

3.On the next page, scroll down toLanguage & Regionand tap on it.

4.Now, tap onRegionand select your Country.

5.Tap onContinue to Countryto confirm region change.

iOS Language Region

6.Go back toLanguage & Regionand tap onDate Format.

7.grab the date format you are comfortable with.

You should now see the new date format in the notification panel, lock screen, etc.

iOS Region

One is the 12-hour format, where you follow AM and PM to denote morning and afternoon.

It is confusing for many and thus should be changed if set by default.

Heres how you’ve got the option to change the time format on iPhone.

iOS Region Select

3.On the next page, click onDate & Time.

4.Youll now see three toggles 24-Hour Time, Set Automatically,andTime Zone.

5.Toggle24-hour Time onto show 24-hour format and keep it off for 12-hour format.

iOS Date Format

FAQs

How do I change the date format on my iPhone?

you’re free to select DD/MM/YY and MM/DD/YY.

How to change the time display on iPhone Lock Screen?

iOS Date and Time

you’re able to also long-press the clock and tap on Customize to change fonts and visuals.

How do I make my iPhone automatically change the date and time?

Head to tweaks>General>Date & Time on your iPhone.

iOS Time Format